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Tuesday, November 22, 2011 CHRISTMAS TOY-DRIVE FOR INNER-CITY AND LESSER PRIVILEGED KIDS The Winnipeg Police Service is pleased to partner with the Indian & Métis Friendship Centre Inc. (IMFC) in a "Christmas Toy Drive" for Inner-city and lesser privileged kids. For several years the IMFC has organized and hosted a "Community Christmas Party" for Inner-City and lesser privileged children. This year the party will held on December 17th, 2011 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., at the Indian & Métis Friendship Centre, 45 Robinson Street; and there is a need for new and unwrapped gifts to be donated. While the party is located in the North End, and many of the North End's children will be recipients; there will be 500 to 700 children from the ages of infant to 12 years old that will come from across our city to partake in the "Spirit of the Season" at this year's event. The kids watch movies, participate in crafts, enjoy a healthy dinner with their family, and of course, visit with Santa Claus. This year the Winnipeg Police Service has agreed to aid in this worthy cause, through the use of our Service Centres as drop-off depots for new & un-wrapped children's toys. We all know the importance of an event of this nature. We encourage the greater community of Winnipeg to participate between November 17th and December 16th, 2011, by donating a new, unwrapped gift and dropping it off at one of our drop off depots. Public Safety Building Service Centre @ 151 Princess Street St James Service Centre @ 210 Lyle Street North End Service Centre @ 260 Hartford Street East District Service Centre @ 1750 Dugald Road Henderson Service Centre @ 1400 Henderson Hwy St Marys Service Centre @ 1086 St Marys Road Pembina Hwy Service Centre @ 1350 Pembina Hwy Communications Division @ 700 Assiniboine Park Drive * * * * * * * * * Seasons Greetings HOLIDAY SEASON SAFETY TIPS The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind citizens to be watchful of potentially hazardous situations during the busy holiday season. The following are a few home and personal safety strategies to consider. Financial transactions: - When attending to an automated banking machine, be aware of who is in line behind you and ensure your PIN number is protected from others' view. - Do not count your money in plain view of others. - Keep your credit cards secure. - Retain all copies your financial transactions and/or ensure that they are disposed of in a secure manner. - DO NOT provide personal or financial information over the phone or computer if it is unsolicited and you cannot verify the origin. Out shopping: - Do not leave jackets, bags or purses unattended or in a cart while shopping. - Keep purses and bags zipped shut - If leaving packages inside your car, place them in the trunk out of view. - Lock your vehicle at all times Home: - Door to door canvassers for charities carry identification. Ask to see it if it is not clearly visible and call the charity directly if necessary to ensure they are conducting fundraising activities. - Do not leave large boxes for high priced electronics or other items in plain view in your recycling bin. Either turn them inside out or dispose of them in community recycling bins. - Shut drapes or blinds in order to prevent would-be culprits from viewing your property and/or electronics from outside. Contact police if suspicious activity is observed in your neighbourhood. Additional safety tips can be found on the Winnipeg Police Service website at www.winnipeg.ca/police Have a safe and happy holiday season. GROW OPERATION – ARRESTS R11-40791 On November 21, 2011, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service Drug Unit – Vice Unit with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence located in the first 100 block of Siddall Crescent. Upon entry, officers located a large marihuana grow operation in the lower level of the home which consisted of the following: · 1218 Cannabis Marihuana Plants – estimated value $1,364,160.00 · 3 lbs. of Packaged Marihuana – estimated value $7,500.00 · Grow Operation Equipment – estimated value $14,000.00 A 31 year old female and 35 year old male were taken into custody and placed under arrest. They are facing the following charges: Production of a Controlled Substance, Possessing for the Purpose of Trafficking and Theft of Telecommunications. They were released on a Promise to Appear. BREAK AND ENTER – ARREST C11-244235 On November 22, 2011, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a male suspect attended to the rear of the 300 block of St. John's Avenue where a shed was broken into and a bicycle stolen. A short time later, the suspect attended to a business located in the 200 block of Salter Street where entry was gained to a secure compound and a vehicle broken into. It was at this time a witness contacted police. Officers, including members of the Canine Unit quickly attended to the area. Due to the efforts of Canine Unit members, the suspect was located hiding under a vehicle near the rear of the 300 block of Magnus Avenue. He was taken into custody and placed under arrest. A 13 year old male has been charged with: Break, Enter a Place x 2, Possession Break-in Instruments and Fail to Comply with Condition of an Undertaking. He was detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre. The stolen bike was recovered and returned to the owner. For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police |
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